Curriculum Development
marjan sojoodi; Marzieh Dehghani; mohamad javadipour; Reza Zaefarian
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Idea Generation and innovation creates a favorable environment for cultivating the seeds of ideas in children's minds and creates in them a new vision for looking differently, innovation and self-efficacy; This is especially important in the curriculum of the elementary school. Based on this, the present ...
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Idea Generation and innovation creates a favorable environment for cultivating the seeds of ideas in children's minds and creates in them a new vision for looking differently, innovation and self-efficacy; This is especially important in the curriculum of the elementary school. Based on this, the present research was conducted in order to identify the fundamental factors affecting the flourishing of ideas and innovation among elementary school students. The present study is practical in terms of purpose and the research approach is qualitative and phenomenological. The sample size was 12 people and sampling was done in a targeted way. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview. Data analysis was done using Claysey's method. The identified factors in the flourishing of children's ideation and innovation included four main factors. The first factor, "idea search tools", includes the application of idea search techniques and creative strategies, games and gamification, and innovative activities and assignments. The second factor, "mental factors" includes; Students' questioning and the power of imagination and mental imagery, the third factor "inspiring teachers and parents" includes the guiding role of the teacher, encouraging and knowledgeable parents and proactive and active teachers and the fourth factor "atmosphere and physical space" which includes the atmosphere and physical space and The governance was an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. The results of the current research show the broad angles and dimensions of ideation and innovation, and the activation of these angles through the factors identified in this study plays a significant role in realizing the goals of the elementary school and provides the ground for cultivating thinkers, active and free-thinking learners. Makes. On the one hand, searching for ideas promotes individual and social identity and independence and increases the self-confidence of elementary school students, and on the other hand, from a practical point of view, it leads to the active participation of children in educational activities and special events of the elementary school.
Mohammad Ghomeishi; Mahrouz Sadati
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Introduction The beginning of cultivating of many human abilities is in childhood; so is the beginning of developing the power of creativity and innovation is period. Studies on the behavior of children indicate that open spaces and gardens can play a significant role in the health and development of ...
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Introduction The beginning of cultivating of many human abilities is in childhood; so is the beginning of developing the power of creativity and innovation is period. Studies on the behavior of children indicate that open spaces and gardens can play a significant role in the health and development of children. However, the architectural designs are unique and vague, and the truth is that our children's learning spaces are more likely to undermine their creativity. This study aims to review the necessity of nature in promoting the creativity of the child and the characteristics of these environments that enhance the creativity and innovation of children. The aim of this research is to identify the visual preferences of children in order to boost their creativity using card sorting technique and to review the necessity of nature in promoting the creativity of the child and the characteristics of these environments that promote the creativity and innovation of children. The main objective of this study is to find ways to improve the creativity and innovation of children through the accommodation of educational spaces with nature and the use of environmental features in the design. Method To fulfill the study’s aim, a qualitative content analysis method was utilized and the Optima Sort software was used to assess and analyze the information. The statistical research population of this study were children aged 4 to 10 who were picked using the purposeful non-random sampling method based on the researches carried out by Tullis and Wood (2004). A total of 30 children were finally selected as the participants of the research. The tools for research were interview and an open card sorting technique. Results The results of the study demonstrate that natural environments – due to their structural characteristics which help create a sense of curiosity and a will to discover, interaction and flexibility, coherency whilst being complex and mysterious allot which affect a child’s mind – may provide a suitable base on the way of boosting creativity and promoting the various aspects (cognitive, emotional and motion) of a child’s learning. Also, numerous and qualitative assessments suggest that by accommodating learning spaces with nature and utilizing environmental characteristics, we can improve and boost children’s creativity and innovation levels. By using these characteristics, various suggestions and solutions may be introduced as design examples for building spaces in way of promoting children’s creativity. Discussion Since designing the environments and spaces for developing and flourishing of the children's talents is a new subject, it has received no attention in the design of the environments and spaces built for children in Iran. Therefore, it is suggested that effective solutions be sought regarding the educational spaces designs. It is hoped that the solutions proposed in the present paper maybe heeded by the authorities concerned.
Volume 19, Issue 1 , September 2012, , Pages 47-66
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Abstract The purpose of the present study was the investigation of effective teaching to promote creativity in students. The population of this study comprised third-year students in Hamedan High Schools. Among this population of 1760 students, five groups (three experimental groups and two control groups) ...
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Abstract The purpose of the present study was the investigation of effective teaching to promote creativity in students. The population of this study comprised third-year students in Hamedan High Schools. Among this population of 1760 students, five groups (three experimental groups and two control groups) were selected through cluster sampling. The first group was exposed to three major factors (increase of teaching time, well- trained professional teacher and effective content), the second group had access to two of these factors (efficient content and professional teacher), the third group had only the benefit of an professional teacher. The Other 2 groups acing as the control groups had none of these factors. Creativity Test of Jamal Abedi was used prior and after the experiment. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. The results showed that each and every of the three factors involved in the teaching of art was effective in fostering students' creativity.
Amin bidokhti; A hamzein; z sababaghian
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The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between Organizational Climate Dimensions and Creativity in Elementary School Teachers in Semnan. The required data was collected from a sample including 210 elementary school teachers and 32 elementary schools through a random sampling ...
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The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between Organizational Climate Dimensions and Creativity in Elementary School Teachers in Semnan. The required data was collected from a sample including 210 elementary school teachers and 32 elementary schools through a random sampling method and by OCDQ-RE and Randcip Test of Creativity. These instruments help us to assess teachers' creativity and their perceptions of organizational climate of schools. After gathering and analyzing data the following results were found: 1. The relationship between principal's behavior and teachers' creativity was positive and significant. 2. There was a significant relationship between teachers' behavior and teachers' creativity. 3. The relationship between teachers' collegial behavior and teachers' creativity was significant. 4. The relationship between other five dimensions and teachers' creativity were non significant.
H. Shokrkon; M. Broomandnasab; B. Najarian; M. Shehni Yeylagh
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This study was aimed at examining simple and multiple relationships of creativity, achievement motivation and self- esteem (as potential antecedents of entrepreneurship) with entrepreneurship in students of Shahid Chamran University (Ahvaz, Iran). Two samples including 600 subjects were randomly selected ...
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This study was aimed at examining simple and multiple relationships of creativity, achievement motivation and self- esteem (as potential antecedents of entrepreneurship) with entrepreneurship in students of Shahid Chamran University (Ahvaz, Iran). Two samples including 600 subjects were randomly selected for this study: 400 subjects for testing the hypotheses, and 200 subjects for the scale validation phase. Subjects completed five scales: Measuring Your Entrepreneurial Traits (MET), Entrepreneurial Attitude Orientation (EAO), a creativity questionnaire, an achievement motivation questionnaire, and Eysenck’s Self-esteem Test. Data were analyzed using pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression statistical methods. The overall results indicate that, indeed, all examined antecedent variables correlate highly and positively with students’ entrepreneurship.
